Tanimu Hassan, Abuja
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, says there was no injury or fatality in an incident involving a Boeing 733 with nationality and registration marks 5N-BYQ belonging to Aerocontractors Airlines, which occurred around 10:47am (Local Time) on 12th November, 2023.
The NCIB made this known in a Press release issued by the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of the Bureau Mr, James Odaudu adding that an investigation has commenced.
The aircraft upon landing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja the nation’s capital from Lagos State Southwest Nigeria and in a bid to exit the runway via A4 had its nose wheel stuck in the grass verge with its fuselage on the runway.
NSIB noted that the runway was closed pending the towing of the aircraft from the runway and there was no injury or fatality.
“The Bureau hereby, solicits information from the general public in form of pictures, video or recording evidences to assist in conducting a comprehensive investigation.
“The Bureau can be reached through info@aib.gov.ng and NSIB_Nigeria on its social media platforms. The Bureau can also be reached on its emergency line +234-807-709-0909.”
“The NSIB will appreciate that the general public and press respect the privacy of the people on board and not assume the cause of the serious incident until formal report is released.
“The NSIB is a multimodal investigation agency charged with the mandate to investigate transportation accidents and serious incidents in Nigeria with the aim of identifying the probable causes and proffer safety recommendations that can prevent reoccurrence.”
The Bureau promised to release the preliminary report as soon as possible.
